Marking
the brand’s 60th
hotel opening in its 10th
anniversary year
Dubai,
UAE, 22 September 2014
-- InterContinental® Hotels Group (IHG),
one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today debuts its
boutique brand, Hotel Indigo, in France, with the opening of Hotel
Indigo® Paris – Opera at the heart of the capital’s
entertainment district. The new hotel marks a milestone for the brand
as the 60th
Hotel Indigo hotel globally, opening in the brand’s 10th
anniversary year.
Hotel
Indigo® Paris – Opera is set in the elegant Opera
quartier
of Paris, defined by its centuries-old love affair with the stage.
Encircled by the most prestigious theatres, music halls and opera
houses in France – as well as lesser-known but equally enthralling
venues – each evening the neighbourhood comes to life with
culture-hungry locals and tourists alike. Inspired by Molière and
shaped by Haussmann, the area is best known for its ornate opera
house: The Palais Garnier, which provided the inspiration for Gaston
Leroux’s world famous ‘Phantom of the Opera’.
As
IHG’s boutique brand, every Hotel Indigo property is designed to
reflect the local neighbourhood. From the building design to the
hotel’s artwork to the locally inspired menus, every Hotel Indigo
is unique to its surroundings, so no two hotels are the same. Hotel
Indigo Paris – Opera truly reflects the fabric of its
neighbourhood. Unique touches echo the area’s cultural charm and
opulent architecture throughout the hotel. Traditional fabrics and
opera-inspired murals blend perfectly with modern Parisian design to
create a beautiful, unique interior.
After
a day of enjoying the delights of the city’s individual
arrondissements as well as both hidden and world-famous landmarks,
Hotel Indigo Paris – Opera offers guests the perfect place for a
refreshing drink or bite to eat. These include Tartare(s)
Restaurant inspired by Chef Christophe Raoux - a first-of-its-kind
bar and restaurant created in homage to one of France’s most-loved
delicacies – tartare. Tartare(s)
will
explore the concept of raw food through a variety of ingredients
including meat, fish, cheese, vegetables and fruit, all in a
contemporary Parisian setting. The food will be complemented by
expertly selected wine pairings both traditional and surprising.
Vincent
Poulingue, General Manager, Hotel Indigo Paris – Opera comments,
“Hotel
Indigo Paris – Opera is located right at the heart of the action.
Paris is brimming with history and culture, and this neighbourhood
provides the perfect base for exploring our enchanting city. We look
forward to welcoming guests and helping them to explore both the
famous landmarks and hidden gems located on every corner”
Tom
Rowntree, Vice
President Brand Management Upscale & Luxury Brands, Europe
IHG
said, “We’re
proud to be opening our first Hotel Indigo in France in the key
location of Paris. The hotel has been designed to reflect all of the
charm and style of this fashionable and dynamic city, to give guests
a truly Parisian experience. The Hotel Indigo brand continues to grow
from strength to strength. We opened Hotel Indigo Madrid – Gran
Via, Hotel Indigo Rome – St. George and Hotel Indigo St. Petersburg
Tchaikovskogo earlier this year and have a further 13* hotels in the
pipeline.”
The
Hotel Indigo brand was launched in the United States in 2004, making
it one of IHG’s youngest brands and today, there are over 100
hotels in the global system size and pipeline combined. IHG, one of
the world’s leading hotel companies, with over 4,700 hotel globally
across a broad family of nine brands to meet the needs of guests,
whatever the occasion. Hotel
Indigo offers guests the individuality of a boutique hotel but with
the benefits and reassurance of a big hotel company.
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further information or bookings, please visit
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Figures as at 30th June 2014
